In 2023, Türkiye’s defense industry marked a year of breakthroughs. New land, air, and naval projects strengthened the nation’s independence and global presence.

In 2023, Türkiye’s defense industry achieved historic milestones across land, air, and naval platforms, strengthening independence and boosting global exports.

Developed by Roketsan, Türkiye’s AKYA heavyweight torpedo will undergo its first live warhead firing test from TCG Preveze on December 26.

Spain signed a $1.6 billion agreement with Airbus for 16 C-295 aircraft. The new fleet will support anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and search-and-rescue missions.

The Bayraktar TB3 UAV completed its 11th flight test, staying airborne for 6 hours and passing the System Performance Test. Sea trials on TCG Anadolu are set for 2024.

Türkiye’s Nusret-2023 exercise in the Gulf of Saros gathered NATO and allied forces, highlighting naval security, interoperability, and collective defense capabilities.

In 2022, Türkiye achieved historic milestones in land, air, naval, and missile systems, surpassing $4 billion in defense industry exports.

Developed by FNSS, the amphibious assault vehicle ZAHA made its international debut at Indo Defence 2022, drawing strong interest from Indonesian military officials.